Actions Taken at August 1, 2018 City Council Meeting

The following actions were taken at the August 1, 2018 City of Cottage Grove Council meeting. City Council meetings are broadcast by the South Washington County Cable Commission and are available for online viewing at www.swctc.org.

Presentation – Proclamation – Lemonade Day in Cottage Grove August 25, 2018City Council was presented information about Lemonade Day, a program to foster entrepreneurship in children, and proclaimed Aug. 25, 2018 as Lemonade Day in the City of Cottage Grove.

Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Authorize DistributionCity Council authorized the release and distribution of the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to neighboring jurisdictions and affected governmental units for review as required by State Statute.

Public Works/Parks Space Needs StudyCity Council approved a service agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) to complete a space needs study for the Public Works and Parks Department for the amount of $21,000.

HERO Center – Approve Plans and Specs and Set Bid DateCity Council approved the plans and specifications and established a Sept. 6, 2018 bid date for the HERO (Health and Emergency Response Occupations) Center project.

DNR Conservation Easement Request – Ravine Parkway ProjectCity Council stated that 0.90 acres of land is necessary for construction of the Ravine Parkway and requested it be removed from the Conservation Easement.

Public Hearing - Ocean LLC Massage Business LicenseCity Council continued the public hearing to consider Ocean LLC’s application to operate a massage business at 7155 80th Street South to the Aug. 15, 2018 Regular Meeting. No members of the public spoke at the public hearing.

Planet Fitness – Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan ReviewCity Council approved the conditional use permit for the proposed Planet Fitness to occupy approximately 18,025 square feet of space at 7240 East Point Douglas Road South and the amendment to the site plan to add landscape islands and 68 passenger vehicle parking spaces.